9 2 Angles and Arcs Objectives To recognize
9 -2 Angles and Arcs Objectives: • To recognize major arcs, minor arcs, semicircles, and central angles. • To find measures of arcs and central angles. • To solve problems by making circle graphs.
Vocabulary • • Central Angle Arcs Minor Arc Major Arc Semicircle Adjacent Arcs Arc Length Concentric Circles • Similar Circles • Congruent Arcs
Central Angles • A central angle is an angle whose vertex is at the center of a circle.
Sum of Central Angles • The sum of the measures of the central angles of a circle with no interior points in common is 360°.
Example 1 • Determine the measure of each central angle used by the artist to draw the pie chart.
Arcs • A central angle separates a circle into arcs. • LY is a minor arc of Circle E. • LUY is a major arc of Circle E.
Semicircle • If the measure of a arc is 180°, it is called a semicircle. • Semicircles are congruent arcs formed when the diameter of a circle separates the circle into two arcs.
Definition of Arc Measure • The measure of a minor arc is the measure of its central angle. • The measure of a major arc is 360° minus the measure of its central angle. • The measure of a semicircle is 180°.
Postulate 9 -1 Arc Addition Postulate
Arc Length • Arc Length is NOT the same as the arc measure. Arc length is a distance measured in units such as centimeters. • Arc Measure is measured in degrees.
Example 2
Concentric Circles • Concentric Circles lie in the same plane and have the same center, but have different radii. • An archery or rifle target is an excellent example. • All circles are similar circles.
Congruent Circles • Circles that have the same radii are congruent circles. • Two arcs on the SAME circle with the same measure are congruent arcs.
Homework 9 -2 Worksheet
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